Absolutely delicious and satisfying protein shake that tastes like a chocolate covered strawberry.
PROTEIN SHAKE
I am all about the Olympics now. Have you been watching it? Did you see the opening ceremony? It thought it was beautiful. Now they keep showing figure skating and ice dancing and I have been useless. It’s my favorite Olympic sport to watch and I actually like winter Olympics much better than summer. So everything I do, takes me forever because I’ve been watching it non-stop. Confession, I didn’t even make it to the gym today because it’s taking me forever to finish all I had planned. I will just have to do some yoga tonight.
Speaking of the gym, I make myself a nice protein shake every time I get home from a workout. I love my protein shakes but I always look for a good way to variate them. I usually try different ways to add flavor and I got a brilliant idea the other day. Outshine frozen fruit bars!!
It really was a brilliant idea because I don’t need to use ice and these Outshine bars are made with real strawberries. These bars are also a great source of vitamin C, they are non-fat and only 70 calories.
This shake is not only loaded with fruit and vitamin C, it’s loaded with protein. Almonds and Greek yogurt are both great sources of protein, in addition to the protein powder. This is a great shake to make after a workout or just as a filling, healthy snack!
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Protein Shake
Ingredients
- 2 Outshine strawberry bars
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt
- 2 tbs toasted plain almonds
- 1 scoop of chocolate protein powder
- 1 cup of skim milk
Instructions
- Take the strawberry frozen fruit bars off the stick and chop them up. Add them to the blender.
- Top off with protein powder, Greek yogurt, almonds and milk.
- Blend well until all smooth.
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Mary Frances says
That is so smart, putting fruit bars in a shake! I bet it makes this so creamy and smooth. We are watching the Olympics as I type; those athletes are so impressive! This shake would get a gold medal in my book! 🙂
lyuba says
Haha, thank you, Mary!
Julie @ This Gal Cooks says
This looks delicious, Lyuba! I wonder how it would be with almond milk. I use almond milk in my smoothies and I love it. I bet it would be good. Gonna have to try this! Pinned and sharing on social media. Have a lovely evening. 🙂
lyuba says
I’m sure it will be great with almond milk, Julie! Thank you 🙂
Paula says
Love this Lyuba! I drink a protein shake every morning, I’ll have to try this one next week! pinned.
lyuba says
Thank you, Paula! I hope you do!
Claire @ A Little Claireification says
What a fantastic idea Lyuba! Now I am craving a protein shake AND an Outshine bar too! Pinning!
lyuba says
Haha, thank you ,Claire!
Emily @ It Bakes Me Happy says
I live that you used fruit bars in this, great idea next time I’m running low on fruit!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Emily!
Carrie @Frugal Foodie Mama says
Love this, Lyuba! I would have never thought to use frozen fruit bars to make a smoothie- clever! And this one looks delicious! 🙂 Pinned & tweeted!
lyuba says
Thank you , Carrie 🙂
Zainab @ Blahnik Baker says
I’ve been incapable of achieving much this past two days either. Been watching the Olympics nonstop. Watching skating as we speak lol! I love that you use fruit bars in this…looks so delicious and refreshing! Maybe I’ll drag myself to the gym just to be rewarded.
lyuba says
Thank you so much, Zainab 🙂
Ashley | Spoonful of Flavor says
Great idea to use the frozen bars in a smoothie! And of course I love the chocolate covered strawberry combination. I love the winter Olympics but I’ve been so busy the fast few days I haven’t had a chance to sit down and watch it yet. Hopefully I can watch some tomorrow. Have a great weekend, Lyuba!
lyuba says
Thank you, Ashley! Enjoy the Olympics when you get your chance 🙂
Kelly says
I love the winter Olympics too but had a birthday party all day yesterday so only caught bits of the opening ceremony and thought it was beautiful as well 🙂 This smoothie sounds wonderful, I loved that you used frozen fruit bars in here, it sounds delicious – pinning 🙂
lyuba says
Thank you, Kelly! Happy Birthday!
Krista @ Joyful Healthy Eats says
haha… I can so relate. The Olympics are causing my blog life to take ALOT longer than normal. Oh well, its so worth it. Love watching snowboarding and skiing, plus its only every 4 years. 🙂
This shake sounds awesome, especially with those bars and protein powder combination. Pinned!
lyuba says
So true, Krista 🙂
Thank you!
lisa@cookingwithcurls says
What an awesome idea Lyuba, I love protein shakes! I will have to check and see if they sell those here in Iowa. 😉
lyuba says
Thank you, Lisa!
Denise Stites says
Making me crave a protein shake now! I would like to know what kind of protein powder do you use?
I am going to have to try your recipe using the frozen fruit bars. Great idea!
lyuba says
Denise, I use Pure Protein.
Thank you!!
Cathy@LemonTreeDwelling says
Such a good idea, Lyuba! I hear you with the Olympics….the rest of my family is glued to them, so inevitably I am too!!
lyuba says
Thank you, Cathy!! I’m glad it’s not ice skating events all day, every day or I would be useless 😉
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
That’s an awesome idea to sub the fruit bars instead of ice. Love it!
lyuba says
Thank you, Jocelyn!
James says
Oh my god, this protein shake looks so yummy! Wanna it right now!
lyuba says
Thank you so much, James!
James says
Yes, this is a really nice and tasty shake to drink after workout!
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lyuba says
Thank you, Laurie!
Mommy on Demand says
Sounds great, Yummy way to sneak in protein! would love for you to come over and share at the Happiness is Homemade link party http://mommyondemand.com/happiness-homemade-7/
lyuba says
Thank you, dear!